Housing Development Officer

Housing Development Officer

Salary

$148,207.68 - $191,798.16 Annually

Location

1500 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

58-26-749

Department

Community Development

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

9

Weighting Plan

N/A

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Description

The Department:

The Community Development Department is comprised of three divisions: Planning, Building, and Housing & Community Services. The Housing & Community Services Division is dedicated to producing and preserving affordable rental and ownership housing through partnerships with affordable and market rate housing developers. The division also manages federal and state grant funds and partners with community-based organizations on a variety of public service and capital improvement programs to assist lower income residents and to prevent and reduce homelessness.

The Position:

Under administrative direction from the Housing & Community Services Division Manager, the Housing Development Officer (HDO) oversees the production and preservation of rental and homeownership housing that serves lower income households. The HDO is responsible for leading a small team of staff and consultants to implement the City's inclusionary housing ordinance, underwrite loans for 100% affordable multifamily rental projects, negotiate affordable housing agreements, manage real estate transactions, and manage staff who oversee long-term compliance. For this position, the City seeks a proactive project manager with a passion for community development and experience managing residential real estate transactions, underwriting loans for multifamily affordable rental housing, supervising staff, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and growth-oriented team culture.

Description

This is a managerial position in the Unclassified Service responsible for developing and implementing effective public/private partnerships designed to stimulate the development of affordable housing, as well as those services needed to support such developments. The incumbent manages complex development projects and programs in one or more of the following areas; housing, mixed-use housing, real estate development, neighborhood development, or downtown development, and is involved in ongoing project and contract management in coordination with City staff, non-profit organizations and contractors.

As a member of the Citys unclassified service, this is an "at-will" position. The incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. The incumbent in this classification demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the Citys Code of Ethics and Values.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

As a member of the Citys Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager.

Additional Information:

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write "see resume, NA, or personnel file."). Years of experience are considered on the basis of full-time-equivalent experience (2080 hours per year). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume and 3) Completed Supplemental Questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application packets may be submitted online through the "Apply Now" feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS ADHERING TO ALL APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CMD 033- EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES.

The annual salary range for this position is $148,207.68 - $191,798.16. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, or an approved related field
• Familiarity with computer software programs commonly used by the City, such as Windows Office.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible public or private experience in urban planning, business administration, public administration, housing finance and development, or redevelopment; with some supervisory experience.

Acceptable Substitution:

A Masters degree from an accredited college or university in one of the above fields may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

License/Certifications:

Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license is required at time of application and for the duration of employment.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.

City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #9

Miscellaneous Unclassified Management

This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara's benefits available to Bargaining Unit #9 employees in 2026. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager's Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change.

Retirement:

• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

• Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula -employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly

• New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay

• Medicare and Social Security (FICA)

• Employee pays 6.20% up to $11,439 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay

Health Insurance:

• The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan
• Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis
• No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution
• To be eligible for the City's contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hours in the month prior to the month of coverage
• Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire
• Employees hired on or after 1/1/2023 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptable proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details

Dental Insurance:

• Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory
• City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee
• Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire

Vision Insurance:

• Choice of two VSP plans
• City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee
• Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire

Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA):

• City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee's VEBA account
• Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax)

Life Insurance:

• City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage
• Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment
• Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children

State Disability Insurance (SDI):

• Employee pays 1.3% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave)
• 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information

Paid Family Leave (PFL):

• Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child
• No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance:

• Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month
• City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings
• 60 calendar day waiting period
• Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment

Deferred Compensation:

• Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions
• Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules
• Additionally, the City contributes $300 a month toward employee's 457(b) account. This dollar amount will factor into the above mentioned IRS rules and limits

Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan):

• Employee may contribute up to $3,400 per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account
• Employee may contribute up to $7,500 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account
• Employee may contribute up to $340 per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan

Vacation:

• Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service

• For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year

• For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year

• For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year

• For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year

• For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year

• Maximum accrual is 480 hours

• Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 80 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out in up to two cash-outs the following calendar year

Sick Leave:

• Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual

• Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness

• Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave

• Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation)

• Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service

Management Leave:

• 120 hours of management leave credited to employees each January 1st

• New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 120 hours of management leave their first year

• New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 60 hours of management leave their first year

• Unused management leave may be carried over from one calendar year to the next; however, an employee may never have more than 180 hours of "banked" management leave

Holidays:

• Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year)

Mobile Communication Device Allowance:

• $80/month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone

Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle):

• Department Heads receive $320/month (up to $520, with City Manager approval). Assistant Department Heads and Division Managers can receive $200/month (Up to $500 with City Manager approval)

Tuition Reimbursement Program:

• Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program:

• Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year
• City paid benefit

Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program:

• Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum.
• Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $438/month in 2026 (amount adjusted annually)
• After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $262/month in 2026 (amount adjusted annually)

Alternate Work Schedule:

• An employee shall be eligible to work a 9/80 alternate work schedule according to the conditions, criteria, and requirements set forth in City Managers Directive 71. Requests to work a 9/80 schedule shall be made through or by the Department Head to the City Manager. The City Manager must approve the schedule and the City Manager or Department Head (for employees other than Department Heads) may terminate the schedule at any time.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, omissions, stating "see resume" or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question completely and in your own words (without the use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools, including but not limited to Chat GPT, Microsoft AI, or any other AI tool), and that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?

• Yes
• No

02

Please select the option below that best describes how you meet the minimum education qualifications for Housing Development Officer.

• I possess a bachelors Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, or an approved related field.
• I possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, or an approved related field.
• I do not meet the minimum education requirements.

03

Please select the option below that best describes how you meet the minimum experience qualifications for Housing Development Officer.

• I have at least five (5) years of progressively responsible public or private experience in urban planning, business administration, public administration, housing finance and development, or redevelopment; with some supervisory experience.
• I do not meet the minimum experience requirements for this position.

04

Please describe your experience in urban planning, business administration, public administration, housing finance and development or redevelopment.

05

Please describe your experience managing complex projects.

06

Please describe your experience supervising and coaching staff.

07

Please describe your experience working on real estate transactions.

08

Please describe your experience working on affordable rental housing finance and lending.

Required Question

Employer City of Santa Clara

Address 1500 Warburton Ave.

Santa Clara, California, 95050

Phone 408-615-2080

Website http://www.santaclaraca.gov